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Laer Family History

Laer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lier, Layer, Baer, Lauer, Laver, Leer, Laur, Haer, Laier, Luer

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Where is the Laer family from?

You can see how Laer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Laer family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Laer's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Laer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Laer. 23% of Laer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Laer women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laer were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 784 immigration records available for the last name Laer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Laer. For the veterans among your Laer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Laer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Laer in 1975 was 80, and 96 in 2002.

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